History The Quill

There are at least three artists whose tracks lead to this profile:

1) Mighty Heavy rock, with Bluesy "Stoner" influences.

The Quill was formed in the early -90s in Sweden.

The original Lineup was formed by singer Magnus Ekwall, guitarist Christian Carlsson, drummer George Atlagic, Anders Haglund on Keyboard/Hammond and original bassist Peter Holm.

The lineup has changed a few times over the years with new bassplayers, and since 1997 Anders decided to leave. From that point the band have been a foursome and the current bassplayer is Robert Triches.

In their sound, which could be described as a modern 70's, one can find influences of bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin

The Quill have made 8 Albums so far:

Full Circle (2011)

In Triumph (2006)

Hooray! It's a deathtrip (2003)

Voodoo Caravan (2002)

The Quill (Re-release 2000)

Evermore 10" EP (1999)

Silver Haze (1999)

The Quill (1995)

Touring has been a major thing for The Quill. From playing a number of festivals in Sweden and all over Europe. Some of the highlights has been playing at Sweden Rock Festival, several times, where The Quill played together with bands like Deep Purple, Motorhead, Captain Beyond, Whitesnake and Dio. They have also toured Europe as opening act to Monster Magnet and Glucifer.

Official Homepage: http://www.thequill.se

Magnus Ekwall has also featured on the Ayreon project, The Human Equation

2) Quill was also a kind of pyschedelic American band in the late sixties. The were best known for having performed at the original Woodstock festival.

3) There is also a fast hardcore band from Japan named Quill (not The Quill, but they scrobble here regardless), who have been active since the early-to-mid '90s. Noted for the split album with hardcore punk band Charles Bronson.

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